Valencia CF confirms its first signing after dismissing Carlos Corberán

Valencia CF takes the first step of its new sports era with an addition that will have a direct impact on the bench and the squad planning.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 13 Sep 2026 | 20.35
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Valencia CF confirms its first signing after parting ways with Carlos Corberán
Valencia CF confirms its first signing after parting ways with Carlos Corberán

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Valencia CF has made its first move after the departures of Carlos Corberán and Ron Gourlay by appointing Braulio Vázquez as the new sporting director. Braulio returns to Mestalla after nine seasons at Osasuna and takes charge of a new phase in managing the Valencia CF transfers.

The appointment immediately reshapes the sports structure. Braulio steps into the role left by Gourlay's departure and his first task will be to choose the new head coach for the first team, which is currently temporarily held by Óscar Sánchez.

Valencia CF Brings Back Braulio Vázquez

Braulio Vázquez returns to a club he is familiar with. The Galician served as the sporting director of Valencia between 2010 and 2013 before continuing his career in other Spanish football projects.

His most recent stint was at Osasuna, where he had been working since 2017. During those nine years, the Navarrese team achieved stability in La Liga, played a Copa del Rey final, and secured a spot in European competition.

His departure from Pamplona comes shortly after renewing his contract until 2029. According to reports, his release clause was around 290,000 euros, a sum that allowed Valencia to bring him in without negotiating a high compensation.

Braulio had also established a stable structure at Osasuna alongside José Antonio Prieto 'Cata', who will now take over as the sporting director of the Navarrese team.

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Valencia CF Transfers Now in His Hands

His arrival also signifies a shift in decision-making regarding the squad. The upcoming Valencia CF transfers, contract renewals, and potential departures will now go through a sports management led once again by Braulio.

The immediate priority, however, will not be player signings. The first task at hand is to address the coaching position following the dismissal of Corberán, who leaves the team after 72 official matches and a start to the season with only 1 point in five rounds.

The club currently sits at the bottom of LaLiga and is coming off a 1-0 defeat to Sevilla. This situation led to a restructuring that affected not only the coach but also saw Gourlay and his team members exit.

The New Coach, Braulio's First Decision

The choice of coach will set the tone for Braulio's initial days at Mestalla. Óscar Sánchez, the VCF Mestalla coach, has taken over the first team temporarily while the sports management assesses the various available options.

The calendar demands swift action. Valencia CF now looks to Braulio to decide who will permanently replace Corberán and, from there, work with the new coach to address the squad needs for the upcoming winter transfer window.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Valencia CF confirma su primer fichaje tras despedir a Carlos Corberán